Mortgage of a Condominium Unit
Mortgage made __________________ (date) , between ________________________
(Name of Mortgagor) , of _______________________________________________________
_________________________________________ (street address, city, state, zip code) ,
hereinafter called Mortgagor , and ________________________ (Name of Mortgagee) , a
national banking corporation of ___________________________________________________
__________________________________________ (street address, city, state, zip code) ,
hereinafter called Mortgagee .
Mortgagor, by a Promissory Note bearing the same date as this Mortgage (the
Obligation ), is indebted to the Mortgagee for $____________, with interest at the rate set forth
in the Obligation, principal and interest to be payable in accordance with the terms and
conditions provided by the Obligation, to which Obligation reference is now made, the final
payment of which if not paid prior to then, is due and payable not later than ________________
(date) , both principal and interest being payable at the office of the Mortgagee at ___________
____________________________________________________________________________
(street address, city, state, zip code) .
Mortgagor, in consideration of the above-stated indebtedness and to secure payment of
the same with interest, as well as all other sums recoverable under the terms of this Mortgage to
Mortgagee, according to the conditions of the Obligation, has granted, bargained and sold,
released, and by this Mortgage does grant, bargain and sell, release, and confirm to the
Mortgagee, its successors and assigns, the following real estate situated in ________________
(name of county) , _____________________ (name of state ) , the full legal description of said
real estate being attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof by reference, together
with the appurtenances and all the estate and rights of the Mortgagor, including, but not limited
to, the appurtenant undivided interest in the common elements assigned to the above-described
unit conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the Mortgagor by deed bearing even date with this
Mortgage delivered and intended to be recorded simultaneously with this Mortgage, together
also with all fixtures and equipment used or useful in connection with the above-described unit
and now or later attached to or installed in the unit, and the rents, issues, and profits of the
above-described unit, including, but not limited to, the Mortgagor's right, title, and interest in the
common profits, and also with all right, title, and interest later acquired by the Mortgagor in the
condominium property and in and to the net proceeds of sale of the same pursuant to any
provision of law, or otherwise, not including, however, any other unit or any appurtenant
common interest later acquired by the Mortgagor or by the _____________________________
(Name of Condominium) Condominium Association, hereinafter called the Association, or its
designee on the Mortgagor's behalf.
Mortgagor covenants and agrees as follows:
1. Subject to Laws and Regulations
This Mortgage and the rights and Obligations of the parties are subject to the _________
_________________ (cite state statute concerning condominiums) , the Declaration of
Condominium, the Code of Regulations and the Declaration Plan; and in the event of conflict
between the terms of this Mortgage and the terms of the statute and those other documents, the
statute and other documents shall prevail.
2. Compliance with Laws and Regulations
Mortgagor shall fully and faithfully comply with _____________________ (cite state
statute) , the Declaration of Condominium, the Code of Regulations and the Declaration Plan;
and in the event of Mortgagor's failure to do so within a period of thirty (30) days after notice
from either the Association or from the Mortgagee, or in the case of any such default that
cannot, with due diligence, be cured or remedied within such thirty (30) -day period, if the
Mortgagor fails to proceed promptly after such notice to cure or remedy the same with due
diligence, then in any such case, the Mortgagee may, from time to time, at its option, but without
any obligation to do so, cure or remedy any such default of the Mortgagor, and all sums
expended by the Mortgagee for such purpose, including reasonable counsel fees, shall be
added to the debt secured by this Mortgage, shall become due and payable, and shall bear
interest until repaid at the rate provided in the Obligation secured by this Mortgage; provided,
however, that the failure of the Mortgagor to keep or to perform any such covenant, agreement,
or provision for thirty (30) days after any such notice shall, at the election of the Mortgagee,
constitute a breach of covenant under this Mortgage entitling the Mortgagee to accelerate the
indebtedness secured by this Mortgage.
3. Non-conveyance of Mortgaged Premises
During the term of the indebtedness secured by this Mortgage, the Mortgagor shall not,
without the prior, express, and written consent of the Mortgagee, convey under and subject to
this Mortgage all or any part of the Mortgaged premises.
4. Mortgagor’s Right to Mortgage
At the time of executing and delivering of this Mortgage, the Mortgagor is seized of the
Mortgaged premises in fee simple, has the authority to Mortgage the premises as provided in
this Mortgage; the premises are free from all encumbrances and charges whatsoever;
Mortgagor will forever warrant and defend the premises against all lawful claims; and there is no
assignment or pledge of any leases of or rentals or income from the premises now in effect,
and, until the indebtedness is fully paid, the Mortgagor will not make any assignment or pledge
of the same to anyone other than the Mortgagee.
5. Taxes, Assessments, and Other Charges
If requested to do so by the Mortgagee, the Mortgagor agrees to deposit with the
Mortgagee monthly or other periodic payments as specified in the request of a sum that will be
sufficient to pay special assessments, taxes, and other charges as they become due, all as
estimated by the Mortgagee. This sum shall be held by the Mortgagee in trust to pay the taxes,
assessments, rents, and charges, but shall not, except as required by law, bear interest.
If, at any time, the funds so held by the Mortgagee shall be insufficient to pay any taxes,
assessments, rents, or charges, the Mortgagor shall, on receipt of notice, deposit with the
Mortgagee such additional funds as may be necessary to remove any deficiency. In the event of
a default by the Mortgagor in the performance of any of the terms, covenants, or conditions in
this Mortgage or in the Obligations secured by this Mortgage, the Mortgagee may apply the fund
to the indebtedness secured by this Mortgage, in such manner as the Mortgagee shall
determine.
6. Declaration of No Set-Off
If requested to do so by the Mortgagee, the Mortgagor shall promptly furnish Mortgagee
or Mortgagee's assignee with a declaration of no set-off.
7. Lease Terms and Conditions
Mortgagor shall perform all the terms and conditions of any lease or leases affecting the
Mortgaged premises and shall not accept any rent in advance for a period of more than one
month.
8. Assignment of Leases
Mortgagor, by assignment in form and substance satisfactory to the Mortgagee, shall
assign to the Mortgagee all existing and future leases of the Mortgaged premises.
9. Recording Leases; No New Leases without Mortgagee’s Consent
Mortgagor will, at the request of the Mortgagee, record any leases and the assignment
of them and will not, without the prior written consent of the Mortgagee, extend, renew, amend,
terminate, or enter into any lease of any portion of the Mortgaged premises.
10. Payment of Condominium Association
Mortgagor shall pay before they shall become delinquent or shall procure the discharge
or release of, all assessments for common expenses assessed against the Mortgaged premises
by the Association. If Mortgagor fails to pay any assessment for common expenses, the
Mortgagee may, at its option, pay the assessment. All sums so paid by the Mortgagee shall
immediately and without demand be repaid by the Mortgagor to the Mortgagee, together with
interest at the rate provided in the Obligation; provided, however, failure of the Mortgagor to
make any such payment of an assessment for common expenses shall constitute an event of
default under this Mortgage entitling the Mortgagee to accelerate the indebtedness secured by
this Mortgage. The production of a receipt by the Mortgagee shall be conclusive proof of a
payment authorized by this section, in the amount and validity of the receipt.
11. Revenue Stamps
If at any time the government of the United States or any department or agency of it
requires internal revenue stamps on the Obligations secured by this Mortgage, the Mortgagor,
on demand, will pay for the stamps. On default of such payment for Ten (10) days, after
demand, the holder of the Obligation may pay for the stamps and add the amount so paid to the
principal indebtedness evidenced by the Obligation and secured by this Mortgage. Such
additional principal shall bear interest at the rate provided in the Obligation.
12. Attorney’s Fees
If Mortgagee retains the services of counsel by reason of any default by the Mortgagor
under this Mortgage or under the Obligation, the Mortgagor shall be charged with the fees of
such counsel and payment of the same shall be secured by this agreement.
13. Expenses of Foreclosure and other Proceedings
If the Mortgagee institutes legal proceedings to foreclose this Mortgage or enter
judgment on the Obligation, the Mortgagor shall pay all expenses of the Mortgagee in
connection with all such proceedings, whether or not otherwise legally chargeable to the
Mortgagor, together with interest on any judgment obtained by the Mortgagee from the date of
any sheriff's sale until actual payment is made by the sheriff of the full amount due the
Mortgagee.
14. Non-Waiver of Rights and Remedies
No delay by the Mortgagee in exercising any right or remedy under this Mortgage, or
otherwise afforded by law, shall operate as a waiver of the right or remedy or preclude the
exercise of the same during the continuance of any default under this Mortgage. All rights and
remedies of the Mortgagee are cumulative and concurrent and may be exercised singly,
successively, or concurrently.
15. Payment of Taxes and Assessments
Subject to the provisions of Section 5 , Mortgagor shall pay when due all taxes and other
charges of every type or nature assessed or that may be assessed against the Mortgaged
premises or any part of them, or on the interest of the Mortgagee in the premises, or on any
personal property, without any deduction or abatement, and will pay, when due, any other taxes,
assessments or charges, claims, or encumbrances that might become a lien prior to the lien of
this Mortgage, or encumbrances that might have priority in the distribution of the proceeds of a
judicial sale.
16. Receipts for Taxes, Assessments, and other Charges
Mortgagor shall produce to the Mortgagee not later than Fifteen (1 5) days before the
date on which any taxes, assessments, water and sewer rents, and other charges bear interest
or penalties, receipts for all such taxes, assessments, water and sewer rents, and other charges
and on _______________ (month and day) of each year lien certificates issued to the
Mortgagor by the ______________________________ (appropriate administrative agency
of the state) not more than Thirty (30) days beforehand.
17. Contesting Validity of Tax or Assessment
Mortgagor may, in good faith, contest, by proper legal proceedings, the validity or
amount of any tax or assessment the Mortgagor has agreed to pay under this Mortgage
provided that the Mortgagor deposits with the Mortgagee, as security for payment of any
contested item, an amount equal to the same, plus interest and penalties, and further provided
that the Mortgagor will pay such contested item and all costs and penalties, if any, at least sixty
(60) days before the date the Mortgaged premises may be sold by the taxing authorities on
account of nonpayment of such tax or assessment.
18. Insurance of Common Elements
It shall constitute an event of default under this Mortgage if the Association fails or
refuses to maintain in full force and effect a policy or policies of fire insurance, with extended
coverage, vandalism, and malicious mischief endorsements, for the full insurable replacement
value of the common elements of the condominium, and having firm or conditional
endorsements covering the replacement value of the condominium units providing for
restoration of the same to tenantable condition in the event of damage.
A. Such policies shall be written in the name of, and the proceeds shall be payable
to, the Association, as trustee for each of the condominium unit owners in the
percentages established in the declaration, and to the respective Mortgagees of the unit
owners, as their interest may appear, or to a substitute insurance trustee acceptable to
the Mortgagee. The policies shall provide for separate protection for each condominium
unit and its attached, built-in, or installed fixtures and equipment to the full insurable
replacement value of the same, and with a separate loss payable endorsement in favor
of the Mortgagee or Mortgagees of each unit.
B. The policies shall permit waiver of subrogation and shall provide that the
insurer(s) will not look to the Association or any condominium unit owner for the recovery
of any loss under the policies.
C. The policies shall not be canceled except after Fifteen (15) days written notice to
the Mortgagee, and a copy or a duplicate of the policies must be deposited with the
Mortgagee with evidence of the payment of premiums and with renewal policies to be
deposited with the Mortgagee not later than Ten (10) days prior to the expiration of
existing policies.
D. If such policies of insurance maintained by the Association insure the Mortgaged
premises only on a contingent or conditional basis that requires each individual
condominium unit owner to provide his or her own insurance on the condominium unit,
then the Mortgagor must furnish to the Mortgagee an original policy of fire insurance with
extended coverage, vandalism, and malicious mischief endorsements, for the full
insurable replacement value of the premises to the satisfaction of the Mortgagee.
19. Mortgagee’s Right to Insure
Anything in Section 18 to the contrary notwithstanding, if the Association or the
Mortgagor fails or refuses to provide insurance coverage as above provided, the Mortgagee, at
its election, may take out fire insurance with extended coverage, vandalism, and malicious
mischief endorsements, covering the Mortgaged premises for its benefit as Mortgagee and may
add the insurance premiums to the unpaid balance of the indebtedness secured by this
Mortgage.
20. Liability Insurance
Mortgagor shall maintain liability insurance satisfactory to the Mortgagee covering all
liabilities, including liabilities for injuries to personal property, that could become assessments,
liens, or charges against the Mortgaged premises under the declaration, the code of regulations,
or otherwise, except such liabilities as the Mortgagee deems are adequately insured against
under policies maintained by the Association.
21. Rents and Profits
Mortgagor will render to the Mortgagee within thirty 30 days after written demand,
Mortgagor's detailed certified statement specifying all rents and profits received from the
Mortgaged premises for the period specified in the demand, the disbursements made for that
period, and the names of all tenants of the Mortgaged premises, together with true and correct
copies of all leases for which rent is so accounted.
22. Waste
Mortgagor will abstain from and not permit the condition of waste in or about the
Mortgaged premises; will comply with all laws, ordinances, regulations, covenants, conditions,
and restrictions affecting the Mortgaged premises; and will maintain the premises in good
condition and repair, and will, if operated as an income producing property, employ sufficient
persons and supply adequate services to operate the Mortgaged premises in a commercially
reasonable manner to avoid the loss, or the threatened loss, of tenants.
23. Quality of Work on Premises
Mortgagor shall not perform or have performed any work on the Mortgaged premises
that could jeopardize the soundness and safety of the condominium property or impair any
easements or hereditament without the unanimous consent of the condominium unit owners
affected by the same.
24. Restoration of Premises
If the condominium building is not restored following the happening of either any damage
to or destruction of all or part of the condominium building by the power in the nature of eminent
domain or by an action or deed in lieu of condemnation, the proceeds of any distribution for the
benefit of the Mortgagor shall be paid to the Mortgagee for the application to the unpaid balance
of the Mortgage debt.
25. Change in Percentage of Ownership
The Mortgagor shall not vote to change his percentage of ownership in the entire
condominium or to remove the condominium from the provisions of ______________________
(cite state statute) without the Mortgagee's prior written consent.
26. Amending Declaration, Plan, or Code of Regulations
Mortgagor shall not vote to amend the Declaration, the Declaration Plan, or the Code of
Regulations, without the Mortgagee's prior written consent, which consent shall not be withheld
unreasonably.
27. Partial Damage or Destruction
In the event of a partial damage to or destruction of the condominium building or a total
or partial taking by condemnation, the Mortgagor shall not vote not to restore the condominium
property without the Mortgagee's prior written consent, which consent shall not be withheld
unreasonably.
28. Unanimous Consent or Vote of Owners
In each instance in which, under the provisions of ____________________________
(cite state statute) , the Declaration, or the Code of Regulations, the unanimous consent or the
unanimous vote of the owners of condominium units is required, the Mortgagor shall not so vote
or give such consent without, in every case, the prior written consent of the Mortgagee, which
shall not be withheld unreasonably.
29. Change if Taxation Laws
If, after the date of this Mortgage, there is enacted any law deducting from the value of
land for the purpose of taxation, or imposing on the Mortgagee the Obligation to pay the whole,
or any part, of the taxes or assessments or charges or liens required in this Mortgage to be paid
by the Mortgagor, or changing in any way the laws relating to the taxation of Mortgages or debts
as to affect this Mortgage or the indebtedness that it secures, the entire unpaid balance of the
indebtedness secured by this Mortgage shall, at the option of the Mortgagee, after Forty-Five
(45) days written notice to the Mortgagor, become due and payable; provided, however, that if,
in the opinion of counsel for the Mortgagee, it is lawful for the Mortgagor to pay such taxes,
assessments, or charges, or to reimburse the Mortgagee for them, and the Mortgagor lawfully
makes payment of them and reimburses the Mortgagee, then there shall be no such
acceleration of the time for the payment of the unpaid balance of the indebtedness secured by
this Mortgage.
30. Default
Each of the following shall be considered an event of default under this Mortgage:
A. Mortgagor fails to pay when due any installment of principal or interest or any
payment of any other funds secured by this Mortgage;
B. Mortgagor uses the Mortgaged premises for any purpose other than (insert
purpose) ______________________________________________________________
without the Mortgagee's prior written consent;
C. If any provision of ___________________________ (cite state statute) , or any
section, sentence, clause, phrase, or words, or the application of the same in any
circumstances is held invalid and such invalidity shall affect the lien of this Mortgage or
the right of the Mortgagee under this Mortgage;
D. Mortgagor shall default in the performance of his other Obligations under this
Mortgage, or if any covenant or agreement under this Mortgage, or any Obligations
secured by this Mortgage, is broken;
E. If the Association shall fail to make such repairs to the property of which the
condominium unit forms a part as the Association is authorized to make pursuant to the
code of regulations so as to maintain the same in reasonably good repair, working order,
and condition, except for reasonable wear and use, or to make or cause to be made all
necessary and proper repairs, removals, and replacements to the same, and any such
default shall continue for a period of Forty-Five (45) days after written notice of default,
specifying the default and parts to be remedied shall have been given to the person
designated, from time to time, in accordance with the provisions of the declaration to
receive service of process;
F. If the Association fails to pay as and when the same becomes due and payable
any water or surcharges or other lien on the Mortgaged premises or any part of the
same prior to and on a parity with the lien of this Mortgage, and such default continues
for a period of Forty-Five (45) days after written notice of default, specifying the default
and specifying the same to be remedied shall have been given to the person designated
from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the declaration to receive service
of process; or
G. If by order of a court of competent jurisdiction a receiver or a liquidator or trustee
of any Mortgagor shall be appointed, and shall not have been discharged within Forty-
Five (45) days, or if by a decree of a court of competent jurisdiction a Mortgagor shall be
adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent, or if any of the property of the Mortgagor shall have
been sequestered and such decree shall have continued undischarged for Forty-Five
(45) days after the entry of the decree, or if any proceedings under the federal
Bankruptcy Act or any similar statute applicable to any Mortgagor as now or later in
effect, shall be instituted against any Mortgagor and shall not be dismissed within Forty-
Five (45) days after such filing, or if any Mortgagor shall institute any such proceeding or
shall consent to the institution of any such proceedings against any Mortgagor under any
such law, or if any Mortgagor shall make an assignment for the benefit of the creditors of
the Mortgagor or shall admit in writing the inability of the Mortgagor to pay debts
generally as they become due or shall consent to the appointment of a receiver or
liquidator or trustee of Mortgagor or of all or any part of its property.
31. Remedies on Default
On the happening of any of the events of default enumerated in Section 30:
A. Mortgagee may take possession of the Mortgaged premises;
B. Mortgagee may immediately exercise all of the rights and remedies provided
under this Mortgage and under the Obligation, or that may otherwise be available to the
Mortgagee by law, including, but not limited to, the right to issue forthwith a complaint on
this Mortgage and prosecute it to judgment, execution, and sale for the collection of the
complete amount of the principal debt, the interest on it, and any other sums secured by
this Mortgage, remaining unpaid, together with all fees, costs, and expenses of such
proceedings, including a reasonable attorney's fee; and
C. The whole of the principal debt, with interest and all other sums secured, then unpaid,
shall then become immediately due and payable, at the option of the Mortgagee, without
any further notice or demand on the part of the Mortgagee.
32. Mortgagee’s Possession of Mortgaged Premises
If the Mortgagee shall take possession of the Mortgaged premises as provided in this
Mortgage, the Mortgagee may:
A. Make such authorizations, additions, improvements, renovations, repairs, and
replacements as the Mortgagee may deem proper;
B. Collect the rents, issues, and profits arising from the Mortgaged premises, past
due and subsequently becoming due, and apply the same, in such order of priority as
the Mortgagor may determine, to the payment of their charges and commissions
incidental to the collection of all rents and the management of the Mortgaged premises
and all other sums or charges required to be paid by the Mortgagor;
C. Remodel such improvements so as to make them available in whole or in part for
business purposes or multiple selling purposes; and
D. Hold, manage, operate, and lease the Mortgaged premises to the Mortgagor or
any other person or persons, on such terms, and for such periods of time, as the
Mortgagee may deem proper.
The provisions of any such lease made by the Mortgagee shall be binding on the
Mortgagor notwithstanding the fact that the Mortgagee's right of possession may terminate or
that this Mortgage may be satisfied of record prior to the expiration of the term of the lease.
33. Repayment of Monies Advanced
All monies advanced by the Mortgagee for the purposes specified in Section 32 and not
repaid out of the rents collected shall immediately, and without demand, be repaid by the
Mortgagor to the Mortgagee, together with the interest at the rate provided in the Obligation, and
shall be added to the principal indebtedness secured by this Mortgage.
34. Governing Law
This Mortgage shall be governed by, construed, and enforced according to the laws of
___________________ (name of state) .
35. Satisfaction of Mortgage Debt
When all the indebtedness secured by this Mortgage has been paid, and if the
Mortgagor shall also pay all satisfaction costs, including, but not limited to, the cost of recording
a power of attorney to satisfy this Mortgage, then this Mortgage and the estate created by it and
the Obligations secured by this Mortgage shall be void and of no further effect.
This Mortgage has been executed by Mortgagor the day and year first above written.
_____________________________
(Printed Name of Mortgagor)
_____________________________
(Signature of Mortgagor)
(Acknowledgment form may vary by state)
State of _____________________
County of ___________________
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority in and for the said County
and State, on this ___________________ (date) , within my jurisdic tion, the within-named
_____________________ (Name of Mortgagor) , who acknowledged that he executed the
above and foregoing instrument.
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NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
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